Ingredients
- 480 grams salmon fillets (skinless, cut into 4–5 pieces)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil (sunflower, canola, or peanut oil)
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 3–4 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 stalk lemongrass (bruised)
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 100 grams bamboo shoots (tinned or strips)
- 1–2 red chilies (bird’s eye or choice of fresh chilies, thinly sliced)
- 1 tsp lime zest (or kaffir lime zest)
- Handful of fresh coriander
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides. Heat a pan or skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with oil. Sear the salmon fillets for 2 minutes on each side, then remove from the pan and set aside. Remove excess oil from the pan with a paper towel.
- Heat the pan to medium heat, pour in half of the coconut milk (about 200 ml), and add the red curry paste. Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes until the coconut milk reduces and the oil starts to separate.
- Add the remaining coconut milk, pour in the water, and bring to a simmer. Season the sauce with lemongrass, fish sauce, and palm sugar.
- Stir in the bamboo shoots and lime zest, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
- Place the seared salmon fillets back in the pan and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through.
- Finish the curry with fresh coriander and sliced chilies.
- Serve the curry with plain jasmine rice, basmati rice, or flatbread.
Notes
- Adjust the number of red chilies depending on your spice preference.
- For a richer flavor, you can add a bit more coconut milk or fish sauce.
- Serve with a side of jasmine rice or flatbread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-fried, Simmered
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 408 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
